Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management at The University of New South Wales

With an increasingly urbanised population, the need to ensure planned development and utilisation of our urban and natural environment is paramount, both in Australia and overseas. This course explores how professionals in the fields of planning, development and conservation are working towards sustainable urban design, conservation of natural resources and urban heritage management. Students will be trained in advanced data collection and analysis techniques in the fields of landscape design, urban design, natural area management and environmental protection. This course opens up career progression in a wide range of fields encompassing urban planning, urban conservation, natural resource management and conservation both domestically and overseas.

The Graduate Diploma of Conservation Biology focuses on the theory, practice and ethics of biodiversity conservation and wildlife biology, from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems. An emphasis is placed on the unique biodiversity of Australia and its connections with the rest of the globe. This course will suit current practitioners wishing to upgrade their knowledge and skills, as well as those seeking employment in this sector.

The Graduate Diploma of Environment is an ideal introduction to environmental studies if you're coming from a non-scientific background. You'll undertake a wide selection of foundational and advanced environmental units to develop the core skills and knowledge you'll need to investigate contemporary environmental challenges.